Graduate students in the College of Public Health worked with the Cedar Rapids Blue Zones Project™ staff to enhance engagement with the Blue Zones Project™ among target demographics in Cedar Rapids. In particular, students worked to target high school students, aging populations, and faith-based organizations around particular Blue Zones Project™ initiatives like walking MOAIs (groups of individuals forming social circles to support healthy behaviors) and cooking MOAIs.
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info
University Faculty Contact
Shelly Campo
Public Health
Local Government / Community Contact